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Princeton can be found in Princeton, New Jersey (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Princeton.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Princeton are in mathematics, engineering, science, family and social work, and liberal arts.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Princeton turned down 89% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 690 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 700 to 790, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Princeton come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way Princeton works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 6,773 students were enrolled in Princeton.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Princeton has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Princeton student athletes compete in Ivy Group competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Princeton University does not have a mission statement."
More complete details are provided below.
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544-0070
General Phone: (609) 258-3000
Admissions Phone: (609) 258-3060
Financial Aid Phone: (609) 258-3330
http://www.princeton.edu
Princeton awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 719 | history, economics, political science, English, sociology, comparative literature, anthropology, East Asian studies, ... |
| Engineering | 313 | electrical engineering, operations research, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering |
| Science | 302 | molecular biology, chemistry, ecology, physics, geological and earth sciences, astrophysics, atmospheric sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 171 | public policy analysis |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 73 | computer engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 63 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 52 | philosophy, religion |
| Fine Arts | 41 | art history and criticism |
| Architecture And Planning | 34 | architecture |
| Mathematics | 31 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Music | 21 | music |
| Business And Management | 5 | finance |
Number of programs and degrees for Princeton in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,145 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 407 | 38 |
| Doctor's degree | 273 | 37 |
In 2005, Princeton had a total enrollment of 6,773 students (6,773 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 30% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 18% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 14% |
| New York | 13% |
| California | 12% |
| Foreign countries | 10% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98 % |
Princeton offers campus housing for 4,649 of its 6,773 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Princeton, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16,510 | 1,807 | 11% | 1,226 | 68% |
| Men | 8,744 | 980 | 11% | 668 | 68% |
| Women | 7,766 | 827 | 11% | 558 | 67% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 690 | 780 |
| SAT Math | 700 | 790 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (609) 258-3060
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,450 |
| Room and board | $ 8,763 |
| Room charge | $ 4,610 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,153 |
| Books and supplies | $ 990 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,623 |
Financial Aid:
Princeton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 262700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (609) 258-3330
Princeton has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 415 | 103 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 129 | 49 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 48 | 57 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 384 | $152,422 | 77 | $144,369 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $100,383 | 26 | $89,758 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 129 | $74,302 | 49 | $70,967 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $58,689 | 6 | $57,917 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 40 | $66,585 | 51 | $54,735 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 592 | $125,537 | 209 | $96,012 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ivy Group |
| Basketball | Ivy Group |
| Baseball | Ivy Group |
| Track | Ivy Group |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Finance, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Demography and Population Studies
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Princeton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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